Call for Proposals: SEAOHUN Regional Student Competition 2026

Call for Proposals: SEAOHUN Regional Student Competition 2026 Deadline : 03-Apr-2026 The SEAOHUN One Health Campus-to-Community (OH-C2C) Challenge invites multidisciplinary student teams in Southeast Asia and South Asia to design and implement community-based projects tackling zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, and sustainable food systems. Teams receive up to USD 2,000 in funding , mentorship, and regional peer learning opportunities. Discounted Extended Premium Membership Overview The OH-C2C Challenge aims to: Transform classroom knowledge into practical community impact Address critical One Health issues linking human, animal, and environmental health Promote multidisciplinary collaboration among students Strengthen community engagement and awareness in target areas Key Focus Areas Zoonotic diseases and infection prevention Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness and mitigation Environmental health and climate change impacts Food safety and sustainable agrifood systems Programme Details Grant support: Up to USD 2,000 per team for project implementation Mentorship: Technical guidance from experts throughout the project Peer learning: Opportunities to share insights and collaborate with regional teams Showcase: Projects featured across the SEAOHUN network to amplify impact Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be students from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, or Bangladesh Apply as a multidisciplinary team with at least one academic mentor Complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course before the project Reach at least 50 community participants through their project activities How to Apply / What to Do Form a multidisciplinary student team including an academic mentor Enroll in and complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course Develop a community-based One Health project targeting focus areas Prepare a project proposal detailing objectives, methodology, expected impact, and budget Submit the application through the official SEAOHUN OH-C2C Challenge portal Implement project and report outcomes including community engagement and lessons learned Expected Outcomes Increased awareness of One Health issues in local communities Practical solutions linking human, animal, and environmental health Strengthened student collaboration and leadership in health initiatives Enhanced regional knowledge sharing through SEAOHUN networks FAQs 1. Who can apply? Student teams from Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, or Bangladesh. D 2. What is the team requirement? Teams must be multidisciplinary and include at least one academic mentor . 3. What is the maximum funding per team? Up to USD 2,000 for project implementation. 4. What topics can projects focus on? Zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, climate change, food safety, and sustainable agrifood systems. here course requirements? Yes, teams must complete the SEAOHUN One Health Course before project implementation. 6. How many community participants must be reached? Teams must engage at least 50 community participants . 7. How will projects be showcased? Selected projects will be shared across the SEAOHUN network to amplify regional impact. Final Takeaway The SEAOHUN OH-C2C Challenge empowers students to turn One Health knowledge into action , addressing real-world challenges while fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, and regional knowledge sharing . For more information, visit SEAOHUN .